New RS4 test drive - first impressions
22 February 2006, 03:19 PM
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New RS4 test drive - first impressions
Popped into my local Audi dealer when passing and he let me have a look over the RS4 in the workshop. NO test drives until Mar1st though!
Looks really nice. A little 'square' but very purposeful and muscular. Recaro seats with inflating side bolsters very sexy! It was in Misano(sp?) red which suited it. Looks better than the photos. He managed to talk me into a test drive Saturday week! I'll let you know what it was like.
ps very expensive though, £50k!!!
Looks really nice. A little 'square' but very purposeful and muscular. Recaro seats with inflating side bolsters very sexy! It was in Misano(sp?) red which suited it. Looks better than the photos. He managed to talk me into a test drive Saturday week! I'll let you know what it was like.
ps very expensive though, £50k!!!
22 February 2006, 04:43 PM
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I'm changing the M3 next March and will definitely check these out at some point. Miss AWD of my old scoob, so was thinking of an S4 or at a push, an RS4.
Seem a little bland in the photos so I'm looking forward to seeing one in the flesh.
Seem a little bland in the photos so I'm looking forward to seeing one in the flesh.
22 February 2006, 08:38 PM
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I thought it was because they hadn't developed DSG for longitudinal engines? No turbos so not enormous torque.
I could get 20% off one through a family member. Even at 40k they look expensive
I could get 20% off one through a family member. Even at 40k they look expensive
22 February 2006, 09:04 PM
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I'm sure DSG will be on its way soon? They have egear for the lambos. Is it that different?
TopB, if you can get 20% off then you've missed out on a goodun. You could have bought it, driven it for at least 6 months and sold it on for a few grand profit.
TopB, if you can get 20% off then you've missed out on a goodun. You could have bought it, driven it for at least 6 months and sold it on for a few grand profit.
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22 February 2006, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Deep Singh
I'm sure DSG will be on its way soon? They have egear for the lambos. Is it that different?
TopB, if you can get 20% off then you've missed out on a goodun. You could have bought it, driven it for at least 6 months and sold it on for a few grand profit.
TopB, if you can get 20% off then you've missed out on a goodun. You could have bought it, driven it for at least 6 months and sold it on for a few grand profit.
At that discount you can't go wrong Smells like that brown stuff to me.
22 February 2006, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SPEN555
Exactly At that discount you can't go wrong Smells like that brown stuff to me.
At that discount you can't go wrong Smells like that brown stuff to me.
If only i could justify the fuel cost to my Directors
, though the 535d is the BEST car i have ever owned
22 February 2006, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Northern Scoob
have the rs4s not got the same engine as the rs6? - christ i should really know working for audi/vw but we havnt had any in yet 
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No - the RS6 has got twin turbo's the RS4 is normally aspirated - Booo!
23 February 2006, 07:51 AM
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They are awesome. Had a go in one in December at Donny (courtesy of Audi UK). Slightly louder than my RS6, but not a lot in it powerwise. If it wasn't smaller I'd have it in March.
23 February 2006, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by TopBanana
I thought it was because they hadn't developed DSG for longitudinal engines?
23 February 2006, 10:04 AM
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My dad picks his up in the first week in March. He got a phone call from Audi on Monday telling him that as they speak, it's on the ferry heading for England. 
Can't wait. He's ordered it in Black. 
Can't wait. He's ordered it in Black.
23 February 2006, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by stilover
My dad picks his up in the first week in March. He got a phone call from Audi on Monday telling him that as they speak, it's on the ferry heading for England. Can't wait. He's ordered it in Black.
Can't wait. He's ordered it in Black.
23 February 2006, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by sti-04!!
If only i could justify the fuel cost to my Directors , though the 535d is the BEST car i have ever owned
, though the 535d is the BEST car i have ever ownedlol @ the brown stuff comment!
23 February 2006, 04:39 PM
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Lol at people booing it because it doesn't have Turbos 
When an engine is making over 100BHP per litre normally aspirated you don't need to cheat your way to power with turbos. I think the torque/power curves on the new RS4 speak for themselves if anyone can be bothered to find and show them here!
When an engine is making over 100BHP per litre normally aspirated you don't need to cheat your way to power with turbos. I think the torque/power curves on the new RS4 speak for themselves if anyone can be bothered to find and show them here!
23 February 2006, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jameswrx
For some people (myself included) the forced induction thing is due to knowing there's always scope for upgrade in performance.
23 February 2006, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TopBanana
... but for others the throttle response of a good N/A engine beats that hands down
23 February 2006, 07:11 PM
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Nat21 I find my >100 BHP/litre NA engine a bit lacking in the trouser department and could do with a bit of forced induction, but it would just slide everywhere if I did that.
and could do with a bit of forced induction, but it would just slide everywhere if I did that.
23 February 2006, 07:55 PM
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I used to be a turbo addict, hence 4 Scoobs owned.
I've been driving a supercharged car for the last two years and the low down pull of that is a revelation( not so good at the top end though)
Out of all the cars I drove last year the biggest disappointment was the 996 turbo, and thats a twin turbo. You have to drive 'around' the turbos, that means its less of a drivers car. The only turbo car I've driven where the response is next to instant is the Noble.That maybe due to the fact that it weighs 1000kgs
A decent 350 BHP/300lbs/ft in a na car is worth more than a 400BHP turbo charged car. The lag in the turbo car, no matter how small, is enough to make it a lesser 'drivers' car. Much like an automatic vs manual. I presume thats why the 997s felt so much better than 996 tt. The fact that the 996tt can out drag it means nothing to me.
I've been driving a supercharged car for the last two years and the low down pull of that is a revelation( not so good at the top end though)
Out of all the cars I drove last year the biggest disappointment was the 996 turbo, and thats a twin turbo. You have to drive 'around' the turbos, that means its less of a drivers car. The only turbo car I've driven where the response is next to instant is the Noble.That maybe due to the fact that it weighs 1000kgs
A decent 350 BHP/300lbs/ft in a na car is worth more than a 400BHP turbo charged car. The lag in the turbo car, no matter how small, is enough to make it a lesser 'drivers' car. Much like an automatic vs manual. I presume thats why the 997s felt so much better than 996 tt. The fact that the 996tt can out drag it means nothing to me.